Neurology

Hemostasis/Thrombosis

Questions discussed in this category

What is your recommended long term management of extensive dural venous sinus thrombosis in an otherwise healthy young patient?

When would you stop anticoagulation?

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What is your clinical threshold for treating a potential monoclonal gammopathy of thrombotic significance?

New data suggests monoclonal gammopathies can be associated with thrombotic events. Is your practice changing to include monoclonal gammopathy evaluat...

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How to approach reversal of TNK in hemorrhagic conversion of ischemic stroke?

Considering the short half-life, at what point would it be deemed too late to administer any reversal agent, and to consider withholding it?

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Would you consider using DOACs as a bridge to warfarin instead of heparin or LMWH?

For example, would you consider this method in an ESRD/HD patient with antiphospholipid syndrome who had a major bleed requiring reversal of warfarin ...

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Can anti-cardiolipin or anti-beta-2 glycoprotein antibodies cause prolonged PTT in the absence of a lupus anticoagulant?

Labs with normal PT, but prolonged PTT (47 sec, ULN 40 sec) that does not correct on immediate mix. Lupus anticoagulant negative (DRVVT and hexagonal ...

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What additional testing besides LAC/APLS, factor V Leiden, prothrombin gene mutation, JAK 2 do you draw for unprovoked cerebral venous sinus thrombosis?

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Is there a role to continue aspirin in patients with myeloproliferative disorders who have never had a thrombotic event that are starting DOAC for stroke prophylaxis with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation?

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Do you always initiate hypercoagulable work up in a patient with recurrent stroke?

If so, what would you consider ordering?

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How would you approach protein S deficiency found on hypercoagulability work-up in a patient with a post-operative central retinal vein occlusion?

In the setting of no personal or family history and no other risk factors for thrombosis, is systemic anticoagulation warranted if local treatments (e...

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How long after starting anticoagulation would you remove an IVC filter in a patient with a DVT presenting with stroke and PFO which is now closed?

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Is antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy preferred for the secondary prophylaxis of cryptogenic stroke in a patient with underlying malignancy?

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